# Wind Compass vs Local Weather.

The clearest difference is rating: Wind Compass at 4.6 against Local Weather.'s 1.0. Wind Compass also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 1) and chart position (#106 vs unranked). Local Weather.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wind Compass sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month. Local Weather. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wind Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, Local Weather. every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | Local Weather. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-weather/id950280402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [margaret kovatch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039651981) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Grossing · Weather, #129 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Track and monitor wind and weather conditions with detailed forecasts. Get real-time wind speed, direction, temperature, and precipitation chances for any location. Customize your view with various backgrounds and overlays.

**Highlights:** Real-time wind speed and direction, Hourly and daily weather forecasts, Sunrise and sunset times, Temperature and 'feels like' readings, Customizable backgrounds and overlays, Wind speed units selection, North direction indicator

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wind Compass Pro MP Monthly | $3.19 | per month |
| Windcompass Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Wind Compass MP 20 | $10.49 | per year |
| Wind Compass MP 40 | $11.99 | per year |
| Windcompass Pro Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Wind Compass MP 60 | $12.99 | per year |
| Wind Compass Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Accurate wind speed and direction
- 🎯 Helpful for outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and cycling
- 🧭 Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 💨 Provides real-time wind data
- 🌄 Includes sunrise/sunset times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent issues with loading data or getting no data
- ⚠️ Inconsistent wind speed and direction readings compared to other sources
- 🔒 Concerns about clipboard access and privacy
- 💰 Subscription model limits free features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Compass feature not working properly
- Delayed or inaccurate wind data updates

**Requested features**

- Option to select location instead of using current location
- Barometric pressure display
- Apple Watch support
- Historical wind data and trends


### Local Weather.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-weather/id950280402)

Get essential weather information like temperature, humidity, and pressure for any location worldwide. This app provides daily forecasts and keeps you updated on current conditions with a simple, one-touch interface.

**Highlights:** Worldwide weather information, Temperature, humidity, and pressure, Daily forecasts, Current weather conditions, One-touch access, Supports iPhone and iPad

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Compass free?

Wind Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Local Weather. free?

Local Weather. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wind Compass or Local Weather.?

Wind Compass is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Local Weather. averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wind Compass or Local Weather. have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; Local Weather. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wind Compass or Local Weather.?

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Local Weather. every 6 weeks. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on October 2, 2026 and Local Weather. on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*